Honda GL1100 Gold Wing: history, specs, pictures
Honda GL1100 Gold Wing | |
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Also called | GL1100 Gold Wing Interstate, GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate, GL1100 Gold Wing De Luxe, GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe, Goldwing GL1100 Standard, GL 1100 Gold Wing |
Production | 1979 - 1983 |
Class | Tourer |
Engine | four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 61.4mm |
Top Speed | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Horsepower | 81.27 HP (60.6 KW) @ 7500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. 4 carbs |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: air assist, conventional Rear: air assist |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 110/90-19 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-17 |
Weight | 315.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 5.73 liters/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.05 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda GL1100 Gold Wing was a four cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by Honda between 1979 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 81.27 HP (60.6 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled four cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 61.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1084.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a air assist, conventional while the rear was equipped with a air assist. The GL1100 Gold Wing was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank.